Roman Military Service: Ideologies of Discipline in the Late Republic and Early Principate - Couverture souple

Phang, Sara Elise

 
9781107407909: Roman Military Service: Ideologies of Discipline in the Late Republic and Early Principate
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1107407907 ISBN 13 : 9781107407909
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2012

Synopsis

In this book, Sara Phang explores the ideals and realities of Roman military discipline, which regulated the behaviour of soldiers in combat and their punishment, as well as economic aspects of their service, including compensation and other benefits, work and consumption. This thematically-organized study analyzes these aspects of discipline, using both literary and documentary sources. Phang emphasizes social and cultural conflicts in the Roman army. Contrary to the impression that Roman emperors 'bought' their soldiers and indulged them, discipline restrained such behaviour and legitimized and stabilized the imperial power. Phang argues that emperors and aristocratic commanders gained prestige from imposing discipline, while displaying leadership in person and a willingness to compromise with a restive soldiery.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

In this book, Sara Phang explores the ideals and realities of Roman military discipline, which regulated the behaviour of soldiers in combat and their punishment, as well as economic aspects of their service, including compensation and other benefits, work and consumption. This thematically-organized study analyzes these aspects of discipline, using both literary and documentary sources. Phang emphasizes social and cultural conflicts in the Roman army. Contrary to the impression that Roman emperors 'bought' their soldiers and indulged them, discipline restrained such behaviour and legitimized and stabilized the imperial power. Phang argues that emperors and aristocratic commanders gained prestige from imposing discipline, while displaying leadership in person and a willingness to compromise with a restive soldiery.

Revue de presse

'... a welcome contribution to our understanding of the important subject of discipline in the Roman army.' Arctos

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2012
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1107407907
ISBN 13 
9781107407909
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
354
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9780521882699: Roman Military Service: Ideologies of Discipline in the Late Republic and Early Principate

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ISBN 10 :  0521882699 ISBN 13 :  9780521882699
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008
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